ObsessLess vs BrainSweep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ObsessLess
This app offers a gentle approach to managing screen time, using subtle prompts to help you break free from excessive scrolling. It tracks your successful disengagements, turning self-control into a rewarding experience and helping you reclaim time for real life.
- Gentle full-screen prompts
- Customizable reminder intervals
- Mindful nudge system
- Lucid Moments tracker
- Time reclaimed visualization
- Positive reinforcement for self-control
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Opened an app for "just 5 minutes" and suddenly lost 2 hours? It’s not your fault. Algorithms are designed to keep you scrolling. But when you're stuck in the infinite loop, you don't need a harsh lock that treats you like a child—you just need a gentle tap on the shoulder. Meet ObsessLess. We reject the "forceful blocking" approach found in other apps. Instead, we use Mindful Nudges to help you break the trance of doomscrolling and regain control of your time. It’s like that caring voice of a parent or a friend, gently reminding you: "Hey, is this how you want to spend your day?" KEY FEATURES: The Gentle Nudge Set your reminder intervals (e.g., every 5 minutes). While you are scrolling through social media, ObsessLess will display a soft, full-screen prompt to interrupt the "zombie scrolling" mode. No impossible passcodes, no hard blocks. Just a moment of pause that gives you the choice: continue scrolling, or step back into the real world. "Lucid Moments" Tracker We don't just interrupt you; we celebrate your wins. Every time you see a nudge and decide to put your phone down, we record it as a "Lucid Moment." • Track how many times you successfully broke free from the algorithm. • See exactly how much time you've reclaimed for your real life. • Turn self-control into a rewarding game. WHY OBSESSLESS? • Non-Aggressive: We build awareness, not walls. • Mindfulness First: Designed to help you build better habits, not just restrict usage. • Positive Reinforcement: See the actual time you've saved. Download ObsessLess today. Scroll less, live more.
BrainSweep
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Your house isn't dirty because you're lazy. You just can't figure out where to start. BrainSweep fixes that. Open the app, tap one button, and get a short list of cleaning tasks picked for you — based on what's overdue, what room needs attention, and how much time you have today. No planning. No chore wheels. No guilt. Just momentum. BUILT FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS Most cleaning apps hand you a blank checklist and expect you to organize your own chores. If you could do that, you wouldn't need the app. BrainSweep is different. It comes preloaded with 170 cleaning tasks across 25 room types. You add your rooms, pick which days you clean, and the app handles the rest. Every session is capped at 20 minutes by default (adjustable 10–60 min) so you stop before burnout hits. Tasks appear one at a time. Tap done, skip, or stop whenever you need to — no shame, no judgment. FEATURES THAT ACTUALLY HELP • Daily Time Cap — Sessions stay short so you clean consistently instead of binge-cleaning once a month • Smart Task Selection — The app picks what to clean based on what's most overdue, not a rigid schedule • Flexible Cleaning Days — Pick which days you clean; the app skips your off-days automatically • One Task at a Time — No overwhelming lists; just the next thing to do • Streaks Without Shame — Your streak never turns red. Freeze tokens protect your progress when life gets busy • 30 Badges to Earn — From "First Sweep" to hidden achievements like "Midnight Sweep" and "Leap Day Legend" • Preferred Time of Day — Morning person? Evening cleaner? The app adjusts task order and energy level to match • Vacation Mode — Set Normal, Light, or Off weeks when you need a break • Deep Clean Day — When you're in the zone, unlock a full-room deep clean that bypasses time caps FREE TO START, $2.99 TO UNLOCK EVERYTHING Start with 3 rooms free. One $2.99 purchase unlocks everything BrainSweep has to offer: unlimited rooms, custom tasks, cleaning reminders, badges, and Deep Clean Day. No subscriptions. No subscriptions. No ads. No data collection. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS BrainSweep has zero analytics, zero tracking, and zero accounts. All your data lives on your device and syncs across your Apple devices via iCloud — free, with no sign-up required. Care tasks are morally neutral. Your worth isn't measured by your sink.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ObsessLess at none against BrainSweep's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BrainSweep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ObsessLess asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ObsessLess | BrainSweep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 嘉银 李 | Charles Riner |
In-app purchases
ObsessLess
No in-app purchases
BrainSweep
- BrainSweep Unlock$2.99









